WHO’s decision has been met with opposition from the gaming industry and other critics.
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World Health Organization To UN: Reclassify Cannabis
WHO is calling for the classification to be updated to reflect the medical uses of marijuana.
Marijuana Should Be Rescheduled, World Health Organization Says
The UN authority is joining those who are demanding we take another look at marijuana’s classification.
WHO Launches "Safer" Alcohol Campaign
The campaign outlines steps that governments can take to reduce problem drinking. The World Health Organization has launched a campaign outlining high-impact strategies that can help governments address alcohol abuse, in order to work toward the organization’s goal of reducing harmful drinking by 10% worldwide by 2025. The campaign, called SAFER, outlines steps that governments… Continue reading WHO Launches "Safer" Alcohol Campaign
Lady Gaga & WHO Director Pen Essay For World Mental Health Day
The duo call for additional treatment funding and the need for governments to better prioritize mental wellness in the essay. Mental health issues are universal—and costly without proper treatment—so why is mental illness still a taboo subject? That question is raised by Lady Gaga and Tedros Adhanom, director-general of the World Health Organization, in a… Continue reading Lady Gaga & WHO Director Pen Essay For World Mental Health Day
Alcohol Responsible For 5% Of Deaths Worldwide
A new WHO report found that alcohol-related deaths continue to be a major issue, particularly among men. More than 5% of worldwide deaths can be attributed to alcohol, according to a new report. The data was part of a report from the World Health Organization (WHO) that is released every four years, according to the… Continue reading Alcohol Responsible For 5% Of Deaths Worldwide
World Health Organization Adds Sex Addiction to Disease List
However, there is still some controversy among clinicians about whether it should be included. A new mental health disorder has been added to the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases list—compulsive sexual behavior disorder. According to CNN, the inclusion came in the June update of the list, which is called the ICD-11, and is… Continue reading World Health Organization Adds Sex Addiction to Disease List
"Gaming Disorder" Officially Recognized As Mental Health Condition
The World Health Organization decided to classify the condition so more health care professionals would be “alerted to its existence.” The World Health Organization just added “gaming disorder” to its official International Classification of Diseases (ICD). Gaming disorder was officially added to the 11th edition of the ICD, released Monday. While health care professionals are… Continue reading "Gaming Disorder" Officially Recognized As Mental Health Condition
